Number 5
Originally a brewery warehouse and most recently a car garage, the home of Artel31 had been vacant for nearly a decade when we acquired it.
After stripping back previous modifications to reveal the historic structure, we undertook a comprehensive retrofit. This included installing new insulation, Air Source Heat Pumps, ventilation systems, and a new soakaway system to separate the combined wastewater system.
The upper two floors now serve as offices, including our own, while the ground floor houses Cousin Norman’s café.
Outside, we’ve created a community area featuring a biodiverse planting scheme and even a ping pong table.
Photography by Charles Emerson
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Sustainable Measures
Air Source Heat Pump (ASHP)
Natural sustainable materials and reused materials
Environmental construction policy to minimise chemical use and construction waste
Electric car charging and allocated space for future battery installation
Minimal internal structure to allow future alteration
High insulation levels (low U and Y values)
Biodiverse landscaping used